What Does a Tick Bite Look Like?

What Does a Tick Bite Look Like?

Members of the arachnid family, ticks are tiny eight-legged insects related to spiders. Their bites are typically painless but can result in irritation. Adult ticks range in size from as small as the head of a pin to as big as a small watermelon seed and are colored...
The Bugs of Summer and What to Do About Them

The Bugs of Summer and What to Do About Them

While there are some insects, like butterflies and lighting bugs, people actually enjoy seeing, most insects don’t make the list. The main bad actors include mosquitoes, ticks, and black flies, and their bites can cause problems from superficial itching to diseases...
Summer Family Outdoor Activities

Summer Family Outdoor Activities

For those not keen on winter sports, like skiing or snowmobiling, the winter months seem to drag on forever. However, now that Old Man Winter has gone on his yearly sabbatical, it is time to get the family outside for some summer fun! Studies have shown that families...
Things to Pack for a Romantic Day Outdoors

Things to Pack for a Romantic Day Outdoors

Whether it is a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day, or just a date you want to be memorable, knowing what to pack for a romantic day outdoors depends on a variety of factors including the weather and what you plan to do on your...
Ways to Ward Off Black Flies

Ways to Ward Off Black Flies

Whether out for a jaunt in the woods or just trying to enjoy a backyard barbecue, black flies can be a pesky problem when you are outside. Also referred to as buffalo or turkey gnats, there are over 250 kinds of black flies in North America alone and over 2,000...